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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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